I-League will be amazing this season: Bangladesh skipper Jamal Bhuyan

New Delhi, Jan 2 : Bangladesh skipper Jamal Bhuyan anticipates the I-League, starting on Saturday, will be “amazing” abd fiercely-contested.
“I would urge every supporter to follow the I-League from the get-go on January 9. It’s going to be amazing this year,” 30-year-old defensive midfielder said in a freewheeling AIFF TV interview.
Bhuyan, who earlier had a professional stint with FC Copenhagen, has inked a contract with the century-old Kolkata outfit Mohammedan Sporting Club ahead of the upcoming I-League.
“I researched about Mohammedan SC and realised the stature and the legacy of the club. I came to know about their rich history. I spoke with our national team assistant coach Stuart Watkiss and he informed me about the stature of the club and their reputation in India. Then, I made my decision,” he stated.
After winning the I-League Qualifiers in October, the Black Panthers have been promoted to the I-League after six years and they are already being seen as one of the title contenders.
Bhuyan, who is fondly referred to as JB6 by the supporters, felt this is “not normal” and a “huge thing” for the club.